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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1988-08-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS /Public Works Committee August 18, 1988 Committee: Chairman Aldrich, Trustees Barker and Habecker Attending: All Also Attending: Trustee Dickinson, Town Administrator Klaphake, Public Works Director Widmer, Finance Officer Vavra, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None Chairman Aldrich called the meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 2:00 P.M. 1988 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - REVIEW OF BIDS. The Committee reviewed the Bid Summary Sheet for the 1988 Street Improvement Program; bids were as follows: Sterling Paving $133,555.00 Kehn Construction 136,225.00 Best Way Paving 148,131.00 Coulson Excavating 157,500.00 Siegrist Construction 167,720.00 Flatiron Paving 167,750.00 The low bid is 4.4% lower than the engineer's estimate. The project includes 8 or 9 additional parking spaces on the east side of MacGregor Avenue. The Committee recommends accepting the low bid in the amount of $133,555 submitted by Sterling Paving. EPURA - REQUEST FOR "RIVER ACCESS" SIGNS. The Committee reviewed EPURA minutes dated August 4, 1988 con- cerning "river access" signage indicating public access to all river areas within EPURA's boundary. The Authority is request- ing: (1) the Town to construct and install temporary wooden signs for the remainder of the 1988 season; and (2) eventual replacement of the temporary signs with permanent signs contain- ing an easily -identified logo for river access. EPURA would be responsible for obtaining the permanent signs; however, the Town must approve said permanent signs. Public Works Director Widmer reported an estimated expenditure for three (3) routed, wooden signs would be $100.00. Following discussion, the Committee recommends: (1) approval of the temporary signs to be construct- ed and installed as soon as possible at the Town's expense; and (2) approval of permanent signs in concept. The Committee requests Town staff and EPURA join forces to originate a "river access/river walk" logo for presentation to the Committee. 1-TON DUMP TRUCK - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CONVERT EXISTING 1-TON SNOWPLOW. The Committee reviewed the 1988 budget line item for Street Equipment. A i-Ton 4x4 vehicle and 1-Ton Dump Truck were includ- ed for a total of $25,400. Staff is proposing to delete the }-Ton 4x4 and converting an existing 4x4 1-Ton dump truck (G-53) to plow snow. The estimated cost for the conversion is $5,000. The Committee commended staff in proposing the conversion and recommends the }-Ton 4x4 be deleted and conversion of G-53 proceed. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - August 18, 1988 - Page two REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response Report and Residential Building Permit Summary for July. As authorized by the Committee June 16, 1988, the "shopping sign" has been installed at the intersection of Park Lane and East Elkhorn Avenue. Cost of the sign was $225.00. Gary Shanafelt and Dave Mahaney have recently achieved their Master Automobile and Heavy-duty Truck Technician Certifications. Of 194,760 certified technicians, only 1,920 have attained their Master Certification in both fields. The Committee commended both men in attaining this achievement. The Committee reviewed a letter dated August 4, 1988 submitted by Wendell Amos, President/EVIA. Mr. Amos commended the Town in assisting in the relocation of the recycling trailer to the Transfer Station on Elm Road. During the Committee's meeting July 21, 1988, Mel Busch/Museum requested Town assistance in constructing a landscape berm. Director Widmer reported Mr. Busch secured volunteer labor in lieu of Town staff. Surveying proposals for the Far View Lane street project are due next week. The Committee will review the proposals in September. With regard to the Golf Course Boundary Dispute involving the Recreation District, Bill Van Horn, and the Town, Public Works Director Widmer advised the Town is in receipt of a letter submitted by Mr. Van Horn's legal counsel. Pending potential litigation, the fence in question has not been removed. MOCCASIN STREET ALIGNMENT - REPORT. Public Works Director Widmer reported the design is proceding for the Moccasin Street Alignment. Appraisals for the 4 private- ly -owned sites have been completed and submitted. As discussion regarding the appraised values was necessary, consensus of those in attendance was to enter Executive Session. There being no further business, Chairman Aldrich adjourned the meeting to Executive Session at 2:25 P.M. Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk r;. rrAPPROVEP AUG 2 3 1988 TO4N OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES A....,.._.........., ,